Ramayana, one of the most anticipated films, saw Ranbir Kapoor’s look unveiled on Hanuman Jayanti, sparking excitement among fans. At the teaser launch, the actor opened up about balancing the role with fatherhood, sharing how his daughter Raha’s curiosity about the epic has made the journey even more special and personal. Ranbir Kapoor on Raha’s reaction to Ramayana At the recently held teaser launch in LA, Ranbir told AP, “I was extremely blessed to have this opportunity, which coincided with the time I became a father. Just to go home—and my daughter is three and a half now—on one side, I’m going to work and playing Lord Ram, but I’m also going home and telling her stories about the Ramayana.” Ranbir returns home after shooting Ramayana and tells Ramayana stories to Raha and she asks him "Did you shoot with Hanuman today? Did you shoot with Sita today? What did you shoot today?" and he said that she has so much interest towards the story. #RanbirKapoor #Ramayana pic.twitter.com/el9NKbUSpV — RK 🏹 (@_RK88Varun_) April 3, 2026 “Just to see a three-and-a-half-year-old so engaged and asking, ‘Did you shoot with Hanuman today? Did you shoot with Sita today? What did you shoot today?’ She has so much interest in the story, which says a lot. It’s in our DNA. The culture is so seeped into our subconscious that the interest and the love come very naturally to us. We want that to appeal to a global audience and showcase something that we have believed in for centuries and will continue to believe in for centuries,” the actor added. About Ramayana cast While Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi will be seen as Goddess Sita. KGF star Yash will play Ravana in the film. Sunny Deol and Ravie Dubey will essay the roles of Hanuman and Lakshman, respectively. On the other hand, Kajal Aggarwal and Rakul Preet Singh will be seen as Mandodri and Surpanakha. Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha, Suhail Nayyar, Raghav Juyal, Faisal Malik, and Indira Krishnan are also part of the project. Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The project is mounted on a large scale and is planned as a multi-part cinematic adaptation of the epic. The film is backed by major production houses and is positioned as a high-budget project aimed at both domestic and global audiences, with an emphasis on technical scale, casting, and visual presentation. Ramayana Part I is slated for a theatrical release this Diwali, while the second chapter will release on Diwali 2027.
05 April,2026 06:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRanbir Kapoor’s Ramayana teaser was finally released on Thursday and has been the talk of the town since then. While the actor’s portrayal of Lord Rama is earning praise, a section of netizens is criticising the teaser for its use of VFX. Some netizens recently claimed that one particular man in the teaser was AI-generated, as his turban’s colour appears to change from blue to purple. Putting the speculation to rest, actor Saket Patel, who appears in the scene, addressed the issue on social media. Actor on AI claims in Ramayana teaser In the teaser, one shot features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama walking through Ayodhya while people shower flower petals on him. As the camera moves, a person on the left is seen with a turban that appears to change colour from blue to purple. The clip has since gone viral, with netizens pointing to it as possible evidence of generative AI being used in the teaser. However, actor Saket Patel, who appears in the scene, took to his Instagram handle and cleared the air. He clarified that he is the person seen wearing the turban in the shot. He also revealed that the sequence was shot on location and has not been generated by AI. In a video message, Saket said, “I’m Saket Patel. I am an actor, and believe me, I’m not AI.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saket Patel (@iamsaket07) Talking about the posts calling the scene fake, he added, “Somehow, people are fully convinced that I don’t exist. I shot for this almost two years ago with real crowds on real sets—real me and real Ranbir Kapoor in front of me. The funny thing is that in 2026, if something looks too nice, people call it fake.” Hrithik Roshan on VFX in Ramayana teaser Hrithik Roshan took to social media, subtly defending the makers of Ramayana through a long and thoughtful note. Reflecting on the effort behind large-scale films, he wrote, “Today, some special humans among us, like the makers of films like Kalki, Baahubali, Ramayana (also my dad for Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish, of course), are my heroes. They have the guts and vision to do what’s never been done—all for the love of cinema, so that we, the audience, get to experience something never watched before.” The superstar further urged audiences to look at the larger picture and understand the intent and effort behind such projects.
05 April,2026 06:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPregnancy speculation surrounding Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal has persisted for quite some time. While the actress has dismissed the claims several times, her mother, Poonam Sinha, has reacted to the ongoing rumours, saying she has already been made a grandmother “many times” by speculation. Addressing the buzz, she expressed her love for daughters and added that the joy of becoming a nani will come at the right time. Poonam Sinha on Sonakshi’s pregnancy rumours During an interaction with Instant Bollywood at an event, Poonam recalled the moment Sonakshi was born. She said, “Woh moment toh sabse accha moment tha humari life ka jab humare ghar mein betiya aayi. Mujhe lagta hai zindagi betiya ke bagair kuch hai hi nahi. Betiya ka hona bahut zaruri hai (That was the most beautiful moment of our lives when daughters came into our home. I feel life is nothing without daughters. Having daughters is very important).” Poonam then reacted to Sonakshi’s pregnancy rumours and said, “Pata nahi kitni baar nani bana diya humko. Lekin chalo, woh khushi bhi humko milegi, zaroor milegi woh khushi (I don’t know how many times they’ve already made me a grandmother. But that happiness will come to us too, and it definitely will).” When Sonakshi reacted to pregnancy rumours The Heeramandi actress has been in the news ever since she got married. She once clarified that she had gained weight after marriage, due to which people were speculating that she was pregnant. She again dismissed the rumours, stating she will announce her pregnancy herself when it happens. Recently, during a playful appearance at a Diwali party, Zaheer’s gesture convinced fans that the actress was pregnant. She gave a befitting reply that read, “World record holder for longest pregnancy in human history (16 months and counting, according to our lovely and hyper-intelligent media), simply for posing with a hand around midsection.” More about Sonakshi and Zaheer For those who do not know, Sonakshi and Zaheer tied the knot on June 23, 2024, in a civil wedding after being in a relationship for seven years. The registered wedding at their home was attended by family members and close friends. On the work front, Sonakshi was last seen in Jatadhara, co-starring Sudheer Babu. The film released in both Hindi and Telugu on November 7, 2025.
05 April,2026 04:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Soha Ali Khan, has opened up on being hit by perimenopause suddenly. The actress also talked about the hormonal imbalances and shifts that happen in a woman's body at that stage. Soha revealed she realised she had entered a new and challenging phase, when she learnt she could no longer have her regular coffee on an empty stomach, a practice that she had followed for years. The Rang De Basanti actress also opened up about how hormonal changes affected her daily routine. Soha took to her social media account and wrote, “I’ve never really been a morning person, more a “don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee” kind of soul. And then suddenly, I realised I can’t have coffee on an empty stomach. Hello, perimenopause. So I switched to my warm water lemon ginger chia drink, and honestly, it’s been a gentle game changer for me. She further added, “As hormones start shifting in perimenopause, especially with fluctuating estrogen, things like acidity, bloating, and caffeine sensitivity can feel more intense. This simple drink feels like a softer, more balanced start. It hydrates, supports digestion, helps with bloating, adds fibre for gut health, and gives me a clean, steady kind of energy, less buzz, more balance.” The actress added, “I also add a pinch of haldi (turmeric), which contains curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It may help support digestion, reduce bloating, and even ease joint stiffness and inflammation, something many women notice more during perimenopause and menopause. Pairing it with black pepper improves its absorption, making it more effective.” Soha further mentioned in her post, “I have this first thing in the morning, and then eat 20 to 30 minutes later.” The actress also shared a video on her social media account, alongside the caption, where she was seen talking about entering the perimenopause phase and how she figured it out. In the video clip, Soha was seen demonstrating the recipe of her newly experimented early morning drink, which now, she said, would replace her morning coffee. The actress, on the personal front, is married to actor Kunal Kemmu and the couple are parents to their daughter, Inaaya Naumi Kemmu. On the professional front, Soha has been a part of many films over the years, including Rang De Basanti, Tum Mile, Khoya Khoya Chaand and many more. Soha hosts podcasts and shares a lot of informative content on her social media accounts. The actress through her podcasts is often seen speaking about women’s health, lifestyle changes, and different aspects of womanhood. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
05 April,2026 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood star Karisma Kapoor recently shared an unknown fact about Bollywood veteran actress Neetu Singh from her wedding day with Bollywood late star Rishi Kapoor. Talking about it on the singing reality show Indian Idol, Karisma revealed how Neetu Singh had fainted right in the middle of her wedding, seeing so many stars and so much of crowd. She mentioned that that particular episode had scared everybody in the family. “Ek interesting story bhi kahi jaati hai ki itne saare stars aur itni bheed ke beech Neetu aunty shaadi mein faint ho gayi thi. Sab bahut dar gaye the,” revealed Karisma. She added, “Unka chhota sa dabba har jagah unke saath jaata hain. She doesn’t indulge even in biryani. We always tease her, but we truly look up to her for her fitness and discipline at her age.” Karisma also recalled the star studded wedding of Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor. “Main ek special trivia bata sakti hoon ki I was fortunate to attend Chintu uncle aur Neetu aunty ki shaadi. Main bahut koshish kar rahi thi bride ke paas baithne ke liye. I remember shaadi mein itne saare stars aaye the. I was very young, but I was so happy because it was a family wedding and I got to see so many stars.” She added, “Mere family mein itne saare legends hain ki I am a fan of all of them. I think Neetu aunty has a very special place because unmein jo chanchalpan tha, unka jo feel tha, woh alag hi kuch tha." Talking highly about her aunt and the star Neetu Singh who now goes by the surname Kapoor, said, “Of course, she is one of the biggest legends in our family and someone I look up to even today.” Revealing Neetu Kapoor's different eating habits, that are very unlikely the quintessential Kapoor style, Karisma said, “Ek bahut hi khasiyat hai hamare Kapoor family mein sab bahut khana khate hain, lekin Neetu aunty bilkul opposite hain. She is very particular about her eating habits. Karisma Kapoor and choreographer Geeta Kapur were seen as a part of Indian Idol as special guests for The Golden Jubilee episode. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
05 April,2026 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Mrunal Thakur spoke about her views on love during a media interaction held at an event for her upcoming film Dacoit. The actress said that she believes in a kind of passionate and mad love, and also added that somebody for whom she can cross all limits in life is yet to come. “A love for whom I can cross all boundaries and limits, well Yes it is coming. I will tell you what happens,” she said, indicating that she would share details whenever it happens. The actress addressed the media at the event of her upcoming movie Dacoit, where she stars alongside Adivi Sesh. Tal Talking about the movie, the film is directed by Shaneil Deo and produced by Suvin S. Somasekhar. It is all set to release on the 10th of April. Talking about Mrunal Thakur, the actress began her acting career on television with shows such as Mujhse Kuchh Kehti...Yeh Khamoshiyaan and Kumkum Bhagya. She later transitioned to films, starting with the Marathi film Vitti Dandu. Her Hindi film debut came with Love Sonia, followed by movies like Super 30 alongside Hrithik Roshan and Batla House with John Abraham. She went on to feature in Toofaan opposite Farhan Akhtar and then Jersey starring Shahid Kapoor. Mrunal received great reviews for her performance in Sita Raman. The actress was loved for her character portrayal as Bulbul in the show Kumkum Bhagya. The actress was recently rumoured to be dating actor Dhanush. Their recent spotting at an event has sparked rumours but both Dhanush and Mrunal have refrained from commenting nor have made any official announcement. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
05 April,2026 03:07 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSOn Saturday evening, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan were seen attending a wedding reportedly in Mumbai. The stars arrived individually at the event and posed with the newlyweds. Videos from the celebration are now going viral on social media. Shah Rukh and Salman attend wedding in Mumbai The wedding was of noted journalist Rajat Sharma’s daughter, Disha, who tied the knot with Sudharn MJ, a legal professional from Tamil Nadu. The couple got married in a traditional Tamil ceremony on April 4 in Mumbai. Several celebrities attended the wedding. Shah Rukh Khan arrived solo, dressed in a dapper black bandhgala suit. He congratulated the newlyweds and posed with them and their family members. He was accompanied by his manager, Pooja Dadlani. King 👑 Shah Rukh Khan at Rajat Sharma’s daughter’s wedding ❤️✨ Pure royalty#ShahRukhKhan #SRK #KingKhan pic.twitter.com/Bpxf0RkTUc — Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) April 4, 2026 Meanwhile, Salman Khan opted for a black formal suit. He arrived with his sister Arpita Khan and her husband, actor Aayush Sharma. The trio interacted with the couple and their families before posing for the cameras. LATEST: Salman Khan attending Rajat sharma Daughter's wedding! Just look at him man, reason why he is the Most handsome man in the world. #SalmanKhanpic.twitter.com/nUh9DwXMnI — Being ADARSH⚡ (@IBeingAdarsh_) April 4, 2026 Apart from Bollywood personalities, Narendra Modi also attended the wedding and blessed the newlyweds. Additionally, Amit Shah graced the ceremony. Rajat Sharma is a prominent figure in the media industry and is best known for his show Aap Ki Adalat, where he invites high-profile celebrities to a courtroom-style setup for candid conversations. Salman Khan’s work front Salman Khan is currently busy with his upcoming war drama Maatrubhumi, earlier titled Battle of Galwan. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film also stars Chitrangada Singh. Reports suggest that the team has been reshooting portions in Mumbai since February 2026, with nearly 40 additional days planned to refine the narrative. A Chinese-language song composed by Himesh Reshammiya has also been added. Additionally, Salman has teamed up with director Vamshi Paidipally for a new project co-starring Nayanthara. The film, backed by Sri Venkateswara Creations, is expected to go on floors in April. Shah Rukh Khan’s work front Shah Rukh Khan will next be seen in the action entertainer King, which also features his daughter Suhana Khan. He is expected to play a seasoned assassin, while Suhana portrays his protégé. The film has generated significant buzz, with fans excited to see SRK in a bold new avatar. It is slated for release on December 24, 2026.
05 April,2026 02:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAce filmmaker Rohit Shetty shared a light-hearted take on the current phase of his life especially post the recent attacks on his house. The fiilmmaker blending humour with his signature action-packed style. Taking to social media, he wrote: “Life mein comedy aur action chal rahi hai”. With this caption, the filmmaker seems to have to made a witty remark on recent developments around him. Reports had earlier suggested a tense situation involving alleged firing outside his residence, which created a brief stir. While details around the incident remained limited, the entire incident has added an unexpected layer of “action” to his life that is otherwise driven by ‘action and comedy’. Talking about Rohit Shetty, the filmmaker is best known for creating some of Bollywood’s most successful commercial franchises. Fron his iconic comedy Golmaal series to his action packed cop franchise Singham, the director has given audiences a plethora of content. Golmaal stars actors like Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor, and remains one of the most popular comedy franchises in Hindi cinema. Talking about Singham, Simmba and Sooryavanshi, the filmmaker is known directing movies for their high-octane action and larger-than-life storytelling. Rohit Shetty is also recognised for his signature style of staging elaborate stunt sequences, particularly involving cars. Rohit Shetty, has been a part of the entertainment industry for decades. He was an assistant director for the movie Raju Chacha that starred Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Rishi Kapoor in the lead. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
05 April,2026 01:02 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSJanhvi Kapoor has often spoken about the downside of being a public figure and having free access to social media. While today she frequently comes across deepfake images of herself online, she first experienced something similar at the age of 15. During her school days, she saw a morphed image of herself on porn sites. At the time, she tried to rationalise it as a risk of being online. However, even today, AI-generated images of her continue to deeply affect her. Janhvi Kapoor on finding her photo on porn sites Janhvi Kapoor recalled seeing her first such image at the age of 15 during a conversation with Raj Shamani. She said, “I don’t know if it was a deepfake, but it was something like that. I saw a picture of me on a porn site.” The Mili actress shared that she was in her IT class when she came across the images. “We had IT class in school, and boys used to go on those sites for fun. My pictures were on there. And this was in school, so that was a weird experience,” she said. Further speaking about how she reacted, Janhvi said, “At some point, I was like, this is the cost you have to pay. There is no morality in a lot of these things on social media.” However, over time, she found it harder to rationalise, and such images now affect her deeply. “I am not at peace with it. There are visuals of me out there, even shared by official news pages, which are completely AI-generated. I have never worn those clothes or been photographed like that,” she added. On how deepfake affects her job Janhvi also explained how these images impact her professional choices. “It gets circulated as if it’s something I’ve put out. That creates a certain kind of impression. If tomorrow I tell a director I’m not comfortable wearing something, someone can pull up those pictures and say, ‘But you’ve done this before.’ Even if they don’t say it, it makes you think,” she said. She further shared that while it upsets her, she feels she doesn’t have the space to raise her voice, as it is often perceived as a “privileged people problem.” “It upsets me, of course. But I feel like I don’t have that much of a voice to complain,” she said, adding that perceptions of privilege make it harder to speak out. “There’s this attitude, you’ve got so much in life, thoda seh lo, don’t complain. So I don’t think my voice has that credibility yet. There will be backlash, and it might take away from the cause,” she concluded.
05 April,2026 12:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Adivi Sesh revealed how he once crossed the US-Canada border while pursuing his first love, further describing it as a six-month phase from his early life. The actor, who was speaking at an event for his upcoming film “Dacoit,” where he was present with director Anurag Kashyap and co-actor Mrunal Thakur. Addressing the media present, he said, “Let me say this again publicly. In my first love story, I was in the US. I went to Canada to chase the girl.” He added, “I didn’t have money in my pocket. I ran to the border of the country. I asked people there if there were any Indians so that I could find a place to sleep in someone’s house. It was a very interesting six-month episode in my life.” Talking about “Dacoit,” the movie along with Adhivesh, also stars Anurag Kashyap and Mrunal Thakur. Adivi Sesh has also been associated with projects such as “Bombay Shovel Club” and “The Field,” amongst others. The actor who has been an actor mainly down south, had earlier spoken about the strength of Telugu cinema. He had shared that unlike other film industries of India, Telugu cinema has a strong emotional core because it isn’t still ruled by the corporates. When asked what separates Telugu cinema from other industries of India, he told IANS, “I think emotional ownership. And I'll tell you what I mean by that. Telugu cinema till date is still produced by individual producers. Someone might have mortgaged a house and he's come to produce a film, someone sold a piece of land, and he's come to produce a film.” He added, “Someone did well for himself in real estate or she's a doctor and she's come to produce a film. Whatever it may be. These are the people who are producing even our INR 300, 400, 500 crore films”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
05 April,2026 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her social media account on Saturday evening to share a candid moment with husband Saif Ali Khan, offering a peek into their parenting routine. Sharing a selfie, the actress captioned it, “Soccer Duties.” In the picture, Kareena is seen wearing a red bandhani print kurta and black sunglasses, pouting for the camera, while Saif is seen seated behind her, unaware of his wife clicking him candid. The backdrop suggests a sports ground, indicating that probably both the parents are attending their children’s activity. Kareena Kapoor hasn't given any glimpse of her kids, but It appears that their sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jahangir Ali Khan, are busy playing soccer while their parents cheer from the sidelines, fulfilling what Kareena called their “soccer duties.” Both Kareena and Saif never miss any of their children's activities or important days. From their sons’ annual days to sports day and so on, both the doting parents manage to take out time from the busy schedules to be present at the special days. Talking about Kareena and Saif’s love story, it dates back to the sets of the movie Tashan, where the two grew close. Their relationship blossomed over time, and they finally tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in October 2012. The couple welcomed their first son, Taimur known as Tim Tim in December 2016, followed by their second son, Jahangir fondly known as Jeh, in February 2021. On the professional front, Kareena Kapoor was last seen in the movie The Buckingham Murders directed by Hansal Mehta. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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